This is a fabulous unusual 19th century Dutch walnut canopied bed or lit en bateau inlaid all over in floral marquetry with birds and butterflies. The facing side has scrolling carved dolphins to the ends joined by a rail inlaid with flowers and a butterfly, beneath is a scroll and shell carved apron. The opposing side, canopy supports and canopy frieze are also inlaid. The canopy could be used to hang curtains or veils and the whole thing can be moved about thanks to wheels to the underside.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or photos of this super bed.
The overall measurements are:
Width: 134cm wide (52 3/4in)
Length: 226cm (89in) (the bed has been extended by 32cm)
Height ends: 116cm (45 3/4in)
Height overall: 261cm (102 3/4in)
Take mattress size: 121.5cm wide x 201cm long (47 3/4in wide x 79in long)
Ref: 0100
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...or scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.
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Internal Reference: 0100
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA240624
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
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